Patents by Inventor Frank Mengrone

Frank Mengrone has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6888463
    Abstract: An motor vehicle theft detection device, for warning a property owner that an motor vehicle has been brought beyond a predetermined acceptable distance, comprising a plurality of transmitters and a receiver. Each transmitter continuously transmits a unique signal. The receiver monitors the signals from the transmitters, and determines when the signal strength therefrom drops below a predetermined threshold level or is missing altogether. When the motor vehicle is moved from the owner beyond an acceptable distance, the signal strength will drop below the threshold level and will not be detected, indicating an alert condition. Once an alert condition is established by the receiver, a beeping unit is activated to provide an audible warning to the owner that the motor vehicle has been stolen, so that the authorities can be immediately notified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventors: Frank Mengrone, Deborah Mengrone
  • Publication number: 20020097152
    Abstract: A theft detection device, for warning a property owner that a item of property such as an automobile, a child, or a personal item has been brought beyond a predetermined acceptable distance, comprising a plurality of transmitters and a receiver. Each transmitter continuously transmits a unique signal. The receiver monitors the signals from the transmitters, and determines when the signal strength therefrom drops below a predetermined threshold level or is missing altogether. When the property is moved from the owner beyond an acceptable distance, the signal strength will drop below the threshold level and will not be detected, indicating an alert condition. Once an alert condition is established by the receiver, a beeping unit is activated to provide an audible warning to the owner that the property has been stolen, so that the authorities can be immediately notified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Frank Mengrone, Deborah Mengrone
  • Patent number: 6267393
    Abstract: A caddy for allowing easy storage and transporting of personal items, having a rear panel. A bottom panel and a top panel are hingeably mounted to the rear panel such that they are capable of extending substantially perpendicularly from the rear panel during use, and extending substantially parallel to the rear panel for storage. A storage compartment is defined by a partition which extends parallel to the rear panel, soft side panels which extend between the partition and rear panel, and the top and bottom panels. The partition is movable toward the rear panel for storage. Wheels are provided immediately below the rear panel, and a handle is provided thereon to facilitate transportation and use of the caddy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventors: Frank Mengrone, Deborah Mengrone